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Be hypnotised by Egypt on a magnificent Nile cruise taking in ancient landmarks, before a five-star, all-inclusive Red Sea break – includes all travel

This memorable holiday combines a week-long, full-board Nile cruise along Egypt’s legendary waterway from Luxor to Aswan and back, discovering some of its most amazing archaeological wonders, with a five-star all-inclusive stay at a Red Sea beach resort.

You’ll begin right on the iconic Nile, on a seven-night, full-board, luxury Nile cruise aboard the M.S. Mayfair - a truly upscale river cruiser with impeccable five-star standards, and regarded as one of the finest ships to ply this ancient waterway. Visiting and exploring some of Egypt’s most popular sites, you will spend time in Luxor (home to the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's Temple, the Valley of the Queens) and Colossi of Memnon; cruise on to Edfu and Kom Ombo temples and as far up as Aswan (with its famous High Dam and Temple of Philae) before returning back to Luxor to marvel at the jaw-dropping Temple of Karnak – the largest in the ancient world.

After your mesmerising journey atop the Nile, you'll kick back and relax in all-inclusive bliss alongside the Red Sea at the impressive five-star Mercure Hurghada Hotel, which provides an idyllic base to explore the wonders of the sparkling coast in comfort and style. Alongside a huge outdoor pool and lounger-fringed sun terrace, you’ll find a plethora of bars and eateries. Elsewhere, you can try your hand at watersports, explore the spectacular coral reef with a scuba diving lesson, or simply relax with a hammam massage or a stint in the sauna and Jacuzzi. When it comes to the guest rooms, expect twinkling Red Sea vistas from your own private balcony or terrace.

Good to know

Sightseeing packages are available for the following sights as added extras and for an additional cost: Karnak Temple: Luxor Temple; Valley of the Kings; Hatshepsut Temple; Colossi of Memnon; Kom Ombo Temple; Khnum Temple in Esna; Philae Temple in Aswan; and the High Dam of Aswan. An English-speaking tour guide (Egyptologist) is included for all tours.

Please be aware that the sequence and the timing of the cruise itinerary might change due to navigation circumstances, but all included sights will be seen.

Please also be aware that transfers from the airport to the hotel take 20 minutes, while transfers from Hurghada International Airport to Luxor take approximately four hours and 30 minutes.

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Highlights

Cruising in style down the awe-inspiring Nile

Taking in famous ancient archaeological wonders including Luxor, Karnak and Kom Ombo

Staying in all-inclusive, five-star luxury in the Red Sea beach resort of Hurghada

Experiencing some of the best diving and snorkelling in the world in the Red Sea

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